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Gospel recording artist Vanessa Bell Armstrong performing at North Dallas Church 150th anniversary celebration


Multiple Grammy and Stellar Award Winner Vanessa Bell Armstrong is performing at the Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME Church’s (CCTOF) 150th anniversary.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 14120 Noel Rd. InDallas.

Known for gospel classics “Peace Be Still,” “For God So Loved the World,” “Pressing On” and “You Bring Out the Best in Me,” Vanessa Bell Armstrong brings her inspirational style of traditional and contemporary gospel to theNorth Texasarea.

Other artists ministering at this event include The Unified Voices Choir CCTOF and Apostle Darrell Yancey. This concert is one of many events planned for the yearlong celebration of CCTOF’s 150th Church anniversary.   In addition, part of the proceeds will benefit the non-profit group Say No to Drugs Incorporated.

Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal/White Rock Chapel Methodist Church was the first African American Church established in Far North Dallas and is believed to be the first such establishment for African Americans in the North Texas Area.

CCTOF moved to its sanctuary, theTempleofFaith, in January of 1999. The congregation currently has a membership of over 6,000. Under the leadership of Dr. Jerome McNeil, Jr., CCTOF continues to serve the community through over 90 ministries like the Jail and Juvenile Detention, Teen Mentoring, Men and Women’s Fellowships, My Father’s House Christian Bookstore, the Healthy Beginnings Child Care,OneChurchOneSchooland Operation Blessings outreach ministry.